Central Puerto S.A. (CEPU)vsTransAlta Corp (TAC)
CEPU
Central Puerto S.A.
$14.13
-2.42%
UTILITIES · Cap: $2.17B
TAC
TransAlta Corp
$12.08
-0.82%
UTILITIES · Cap: $3.91B
Smart Verdict
WallStSmart Research — data-driven comparison
Central Puerto S.A. generates 74909% more annual revenue ($1.70T vs $2.27B). CEPU leads profitability with a 28.8% profit margin vs -1.0%. CEPU earns a higher WallStSmart Score of 74/100 (B).
CEPU
Strong Buy74
out of 100
Grade: B
TAC
Hold43
out of 100
Grade: D
Key Strengths & Concerns
Side-by-side fundamental analysis
Key Strengths
Attractively priced relative to earnings
Reasonable price relative to book value
Revenue surging 224.7% year-over-year
Earnings expanding 50.5% YoY
Generating 10.1B in free cash flow
Every $100 of equity generates 26 in profit
Strong operational efficiency at 33.3%
Areas to Watch
No major concerns identified
Weak financial health signals
Expensive relative to growth rate
ROE of -12.1% — below average capital efficiency
Earnings declined 71.6%
Comparative Analysis Report
WallStSmart ResearchBull Case : CEPU
The strongest argument for CEPU centers on P/E Ratio, Price/Book, Revenue Growth. Profitability is solid with margins at 28.8% and operating margin at 24.8%. Revenue growth of 224.7% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bull Case : TAC
The strongest argument for TAC centers on Operating Margin. Revenue growth of 12.5% demonstrates continued momentum.
Bear Case : CEPU
No major red flags identified for CEPU, but monitor valuation.
Bear Case : TAC
The primary concerns for TAC are Piotroski F-Score, PEG Ratio, Return on Equity. Debt-to-equity of 2.38 is elevated, increasing financial risk.
Key Dynamics to Monitor
CEPU profiles as a growth stock while TAC is a turnaround play — different risk/reward profiles.
TAC carries more volatility with a beta of 0.46 — expect wider price swings.
CEPU is growing revenue faster at 224.7% — sustainability is the question.
CEPU generates stronger free cash flow (10.1B), providing more financial flexibility.
Bottom Line
CEPU scores higher overall (74/100 vs 43/100), backed by strong 28.8% margins and 224.7% revenue growth. Both earn "Strong Buy" and "Hold" ratings respectively — the choice depends on your investment horizon and risk tolerance.
This analysis is generated from publicly available financial data. Not financial advice.
Central Puerto S.A.
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - REGULATED ELECTRIC · USA
Central Puerto SA generates and sells electricity to public and private clients in Argentina. The company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Visit Website →TransAlta Corp
UTILITIES · UTILITIES - INDEPENDENT POWER PRODUCERS · USA
TransAlta Corporation owns, operates and develops a diverse fleet of electric power generation assets in Canada, the United States and Australia. The company is headquartered in Calgary, Canada.
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